Meanwhile, offensive tackle Ben Braden was waived to make room. New York had boasted nine offensive linemen on the roster. Now, the squad will carry eight.

Pierre-Louis, 26, signed with the green and white back in March after spending his first three seasons in Kansas City and then a fourth in Seattle. He’s only started one game in four seasons, but remains a tremendous special teams player and backup inside backer.

In 2017 for the Seahawks, Pierre-Louis collected 25 tackles and two pass deflections in 14 games played.

Braden, 24, is a Michigan product who signed on with the team as an undrafted free agent a year ago. Speaking of last year, he spent the entire season on the Jets practice squad.

With Pierre-Louis joining Neville Hewitt as the two backup inside linebackers and Frankie Luvu putting up an excellent Week 1 performance, the Jets are now back to regular numbers at both the inside and outside linebacker spots (four apiece as opposed to just three when the first 53-man roster was announced).

The New York Jets are preparing to open their home season up this Sunday against the rival Miami Dolphins.